Chinese space debris hits Russian satellite, scientists say
(CNN) -- A piece of space debris left over from a 2007 Chinese missile test collided with a Russian satellite earlier this year, rendering the satellite unusable, a researcher said Saturday.The collision appears to have happened January 22.
(CNN) -- A piece of space debris left over from a 2007 Chinese missile test collided with a Russian satellite earlier this year, rendering the satellite unusable, a researcher said Saturday.The collision appears to have happened January 22.
Air Force sergeant surprises his daughter after tour in Afghanistan
EAST GREENBUSH, NY (FOX) -- An Air Force sergeant who just returned home to East Greenbush, New York after an overseas tour in Afghanistan had a big surprise for his daughter on Friday, March 8th.
EAST GREENBUSH, NY (FOX) -- An Air Force sergeant who just returned home to East Greenbush, New York after an overseas tour in Afghanistan had a big surprise for his daughter on Friday, March 8th.
Commander wants more troops to stay in Afghanistan, after 2014
(CNN) -- The top U.S. commander for the Afghanistan-Pakistan region has recommended to President Obama that 13,600 American troops stay in Afghanistan after 2014, a number that is potentially higher than what the administration wants to leave in the country.At a NATO meeting in February, then-Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta said up to 12,000 troops could stay behind, but not all of those would be American troops necessarily.
(CNN) -- The top U.S. commander for the Afghanistan-Pakistan region has recommended to President Obama that 13,600 American troops stay in Afghanistan after 2014, a number that is potentially higher than what the administration wants to leave in the country.At a NATO meeting in February, then-Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta said up to 12,000 troops could stay behind, but not all of those would be American troops necessarily.
Russia concerned over adopted boy's cause of death
(CNN) -- A Texas coroner declared the death of an adopted Russian boy accidental, prompting Moscow to demand a complete report from U.S. officials.Max Shatto, 3, who was adopted from Russia, lived in Texas with his adoptive parents.
(CNN) -- A Texas coroner declared the death of an adopted Russian boy accidental, prompting Moscow to demand a complete report from U.S. officials.Max Shatto, 3, who was adopted from Russia, lived in Texas with his adoptive parents.
U.S. troop toll in Afghanistan falls with strategy shift
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- For the past month, the U.S. military has experienced something not seen for five years in Afghanistan: No combat deaths.Three U.S. troops have died from hostile fire injuries since Jan. 1, and one of them succumbed to wounds sustained in December.The trend marks the longest period without a U.S. combat death in America's longest war since 2008, and clearly reflects a strategy shift that leaves much of the fighting to Afghan security forces, whose deaths are going up.Afghans now lead more than 80% of combat operations and control areas covering more than three-quarters of the population, according to U.S. military officials.The U.S. military has pulled back from direct combat operations into the less dangerous role of advising and assisting Afghan forces.American military officials said a cut in the number of American forces is another reason for the decline.There were about 100,000 forces in Afghanistan during the peak of the military's troop surge.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- For the past month, the U.S. military has experienced something not seen for five years in Afghanistan: No combat deaths.Three U.S. troops have died from hostile fire injuries since Jan. 1, and one of them succumbed to wounds sustained in December.The trend marks the longest period without a U.S. combat death in America's longest war since 2008, and clearly reflects a strategy shift that leaves much of the fighting to Afghan security forces, whose deaths are going up.Afghans now lead more than 80% of combat operations and control areas covering more than three-quarters of the population, according to U.S. military officials.The U.S. military has pulled back from direct combat operations into the less dangerous role of advising and assisting Afghan forces.American military officials said a cut in the number of American forces is another reason for the decline.There were about 100,000 forces in Afghanistan during the peak of the military's troop surge.
Russian scientists track down fragments of Urals meteor
(CNN) -- What was in that meteor that exploded spectacularly over Russia's Urals region last week?
(CNN) -- What was in that meteor that exploded spectacularly over Russia's Urals region last week?
Bombs target Shiite neighborhoods, claim 21 lives in Iraq
BAGHDAD (CNN) -- A spate of bombs exploded in Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 21 people and wounding 125 others, police said.The blasts -- six car bombs and three roadside explosions -- mainly targeted outdoor markets in Shiite neighborhoods, Baghdad police said.Overall violence has dropped significantly in Iraq since the peak of sectarian violence, between 2005 and 2007.
BAGHDAD (CNN) -- A spate of bombs exploded in Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 21 people and wounding 125 others, police said.The blasts -- six car bombs and three roadside explosions -- mainly targeted outdoor markets in Shiite neighborhoods, Baghdad police said.Overall violence has dropped significantly in Iraq since the peak of sectarian violence, between 2005 and 2007.
Russia starts clean-up after meteor strike
CHELYABINSK, Russia (CNN) -- A day after a spectacular meteor blast shook Russia's Urals region, the clean-up operation got under way Saturday in the hard-hit Russian city of Chelyabinsk.Although some buildings were unscathed when the sonic waves from the Friday morning explosion reverberated through the region, others lost some or most windows or had walls come tumbling down.More than 1,000 people were injured, including more than 200 children, according to news reports.
CHELYABINSK, Russia (CNN) -- A day after a spectacular meteor blast shook Russia's Urals region, the clean-up operation got under way Saturday in the hard-hit Russian city of Chelyabinsk.Although some buildings were unscathed when the sonic waves from the Friday morning explosion reverberated through the region, others lost some or most windows or had walls come tumbling down.More than 1,000 people were injured, including more than 200 children, according to news reports.
Meteorite, asteroid create fascination with astronomy
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A meteorite hits Russia and then an asteroid has a close encounter with Earth.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A meteorite hits Russia and then an asteroid has a close encounter with Earth.
Mexican attorney general: Six suspects confess to raping Spanish tourists
ACAPULCO, Mexico (CNN) -- Six suspects arrested and accused of raping a group of Spanish tourists in a Mexican resort city have confessed, a top official said Wednesday."This case is resolved, but it is not the only one," said Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam.The allegations last week grabbed headlines across Mexico and around the globe.
ACAPULCO, Mexico (CNN) -- Six suspects arrested and accused of raping a group of Spanish tourists in a Mexican resort city have confessed, a top official said Wednesday."This case is resolved, but it is not the only one," said Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam.The allegations last week grabbed headlines across Mexico and around the globe.
US Marine general takes over NATO forces in Afghanistan
(CNN) -- U.S. Marine Gen.
(CNN) -- U.S. Marine Gen.
Attack kills 5 at Iranian exile camp in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- A camp housing Iranian dissidents in Iraq was attacked Saturday morning, leaving at least five dead and 40 wounded, Iraqi police said.The rocket and mortar attack occurred at Camp Liberty, formerly a U.S. base, which is now the home of the Iranian exile group Mujahedin-e-Khalq.Accounts of the number of people killed and wounded in the attack varied.Shahriar Kia, a spokesman for Mujahedin-e-Khalq, said the incident left six dead and 50 wounded.The residents at the camp were vulnerable both because the attack happened when most were asleep and because many lack adequate shelter, said Kia.The residents are "squeezed into a small area, without shelter," said Kia.Mujahedin-e-Khalq recently moved from Camp Ashraf in Diyala province to Camp Liberty in Baghdad.
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- A camp housing Iranian dissidents in Iraq was attacked Saturday morning, leaving at least five dead and 40 wounded, Iraqi police said.The rocket and mortar attack occurred at Camp Liberty, formerly a U.S. base, which is now the home of the Iranian exile group Mujahedin-e-Khalq.Accounts of the number of people killed and wounded in the attack varied.Shahriar Kia, a spokesman for Mujahedin-e-Khalq, said the incident left six dead and 50 wounded.The residents at the camp were vulnerable both because the attack happened when most were asleep and because many lack adequate shelter, said Kia.The residents are "squeezed into a small area, without shelter," said Kia.Mujahedin-e-Khalq recently moved from Camp Ashraf in Diyala province to Camp Liberty in Baghdad.
Panetta: Not enough time to respond to Benghazi attack
(CNN) -- There was a fiery exchange between Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Republican Sen.
(CNN) -- There was a fiery exchange between Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Republican Sen.
Official: Arrests coming in Mexico tourist rapes
ACAPULCO, Mexico (CNN) -- Arrests could come as early as this week in the rape of six Spanish tourists in Acapulco, the lead investigator in the case told CNN on Wednesday.Mexican authorities have identified the suspects and are monitoring them, Marcos Juarez said.The six women were among 14 people victimized by a group of hooded gunmen who burst into a beach bungalow in the resort town before dawn Monday.There are seven suspects between the ages of 20 and 30, Juarez said.In addition to the rapes, the men stole cell phones, iPads and tennis shoes from the victims, investigators said.The victims knew the suspects, he added.
ACAPULCO, Mexico (CNN) -- Arrests could come as early as this week in the rape of six Spanish tourists in Acapulco, the lead investigator in the case told CNN on Wednesday.Mexican authorities have identified the suspects and are monitoring them, Marcos Juarez said.The six women were among 14 people victimized by a group of hooded gunmen who burst into a beach bungalow in the resort town before dawn Monday.There are seven suspects between the ages of 20 and 30, Juarez said.In addition to the rapes, the men stole cell phones, iPads and tennis shoes from the victims, investigators said.The victims knew the suspects, he added.
Gunmen rape six tourists near Acapulco, Mexico
ACAPULCO, Mexico (CNN) -- A pack of masked and hooded gunmen broke into a beach bungalow on the outskirts of Acapulco and raped six women tourists after tying up a group of men with cell phone cables and bikini straps, officials said Tuesday.
ACAPULCO, Mexico (CNN) -- A pack of masked and hooded gunmen broke into a beach bungalow on the outskirts of Acapulco and raped six women tourists after tying up a group of men with cell phone cables and bikini straps, officials said Tuesday.
Suicide bomber, gunmen launch attack on police HQ in Iraq
BAGHDAD (CNN) -- At least 20 people were killed and more than 35 others wounded when a suicide car bomber followed by gunmen attacked the police headquarters in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk on Sunday, city police said.
BAGHDAD (CNN) -- At least 20 people were killed and more than 35 others wounded when a suicide car bomber followed by gunmen attacked the police headquarters in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk on Sunday, city police said.
Oil giant chief won't speculate on cause of blast that killed 32
(CNN) -- A day after an explosion rocked its offices in Mexico City, Mexico's state-run oil giant Pemex says it's too early to speculate on the cause of the deadly blast.
(CNN) -- A day after an explosion rocked its offices in Mexico City, Mexico's state-run oil giant Pemex says it's too early to speculate on the cause of the deadly blast.
Port Edwards kids reunited with mom, home from Afghanistan
MADISON (WITI) -- Two Wisconsin kids were reunited with their mother in a special way on Saturday, January 26th.Zach and Mackenzie Leofilos from Port Edwards were taking part in a cheerleading competition in Wisconsin Dells.Following their team's performance, the two were called to the front for a special announcement.Army Specialist April Davis and her boyfriend, Sergeant Kelly Spykerman returned from a year-long deployment in Afghanistan and surprised Zach and Mackenzie!The kids were pretty excited and surprised.
MADISON (WITI) -- Two Wisconsin kids were reunited with their mother in a special way on Saturday, January 26th.Zach and Mackenzie Leofilos from Port Edwards were taking part in a cheerleading competition in Wisconsin Dells.Following their team's performance, the two were called to the front for a special announcement.Army Specialist April Davis and her boyfriend, Sergeant Kelly Spykerman returned from a year-long deployment in Afghanistan and surprised Zach and Mackenzie!The kids were pretty excited and surprised.
NATO: Patriot missile battery operational on Syrian border
(CNN) -- The first of six Patriot missile batteries intended to protect Turkey from Syrian threats is operational along the countries' shared border, NATO said Saturday.
(CNN) -- The first of six Patriot missile batteries intended to protect Turkey from Syrian threats is operational along the countries' shared border, NATO said Saturday.
Clinton takes on Benghazi critics, warns of more security threats
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- At times angry and choked with emotion, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday took on Republican critics of her department's handling of the September terrorist attack in Libya that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans, but repeatedly distanced herself from a direct role in specific situations.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- At times angry and choked with emotion, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday took on Republican critics of her department's handling of the September terrorist attack in Libya that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans, but repeatedly distanced herself from a direct role in specific situations.